Clarins

PROFILE Some people say that French women are born beautiful. Clarins prefers that women instead place their faith in its upscale skin care products, makeup, and perfume. The company touts ingredients such as herbal and marine extracts and air-pollution-defying complexes in its products, which are sold through department and specialty stores in Asia, Europe, and the US. The company targets skin-conscious consumers with antiwrinkle and firming creams. Clarins also serves the sweet-smelling fragrance market; its top scents include Angel and Azzaro's Azzura. In addition, Clarins sells couture fashions under the Thierry Mugler name. Founder Jacques Courtin-Clarins and his family control two-thirds of the company.  COMPETITION Beiersdorf AG (BEI) The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) L'Oréal SA (LORLY)		FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Year-End: December 2000 Sales (mil.): 782.70 1-Yr. Sales Growth: 13.5% Employees: 4,660 Revenue per employee: $167,961.37  KEY PEOPLE • Christian Courtin     CEO • Pierre Milet     CFO  CONTACT INFO 4, rue Berteaux Dumas 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France Phone: 33-1-47-38-12-12 Fax: 33-1-47-38-16-87 Online: Web Site

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